Here Is a Book by Elisha Cooper (9781419766756) Released April 22, 2025.

Cooper does it again in his signature style. Taking what could have been a dry subject of how a book is made, Cooper infuses it with wit, charm and still offers real information. Starting with author and artist inspiration and work, we travel with the idea to the publisher to the printer. Then the finished book is taken across the country to a school where one student takes it home and is inspired herself to create.

While Cooper’s illustrations are as always top notch, it is also the writing that sings here. Using repetitive forms without rhymes, this book gently swings the reader along, inviting exploration, pausing and relishing in the wonder. This was one of those books that had me sighing happily at the end and so thrilled to be a small part of getting books into children’s hands.

Appropriate for ages 4-9. Reviewed from e-galley provided by Abrams Books.